Elena Ferrante Reading Order
5 series · 13 books · Born 1943
Elena Ferrante is a renowned Italian novelist celebrated for her compelling storytelling and vibrant character development, primarily in the literary fiction genre. Active from 2002 to 2023, she has published 13 books across five series, including the acclaimed Neapolitan Novels, as well as standalone works, graphic novels, picture books, and non-fiction. Her ability to capture the complexities of human relationships has garnered her a global readership and critical acclaim.
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  My Brilliant Friend: The Graphic Novel(With: Ann Goldstein,Mara Cerri,Chiara Lagani) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Neapolitan Series
Complete4 books (2011–2014)
Start with My Brilliant Friend, the first of 4 books in the Neapolitan series.
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete3 books (2003–2021)
Start with Frantumaglia and read in order.
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2007–2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Beach at Night 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (2002–2019)
Start with The Days of Abandonment, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elena Ferrante written?
- Elena Ferrante has written 13 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Elena Ferrante series?
- Here are the first books in Elena Ferrante's series: Neapolitan: My Brilliant Friend; Non-Fiction: Frantumaglia.
- What order should I read Elena Ferrante's books?
- We recommend reading Elena Ferrante's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Elena Ferrante's series complete?
- Elena Ferrante has 4 completed series.